San Benedetto Taggia
The great medieval historical re-enactment of Taggia
About San Benedetto Taggia
Taggia returns to the Middle Ages
San Benedetto Taggia is the grand historical event that each spring transforms the historic center of Taggia, in the province of Imperia, into a medieval stage. Dedicated to San Benedetto Revelli, the city's patron saint, the re-enactment commemorates the vow made by the people of Taggia to the saint in memory of the tragic events of 1625.
Three days of living history
The village comes alive with medieval markets offering local products and crafts, period encampments, performances by falconers, jugglers, musicians, and flag-wavers, as well as engaging fire shows. The city's districts participate with theatrical performances, creating a grand fresco of medieval life that unfolds over the various days.
The historical procession
The climax is the grand historical procession, which parades through the streets of the center with costumed participants – nobles, commoners, ladies, and knights – accompanied by falconers and artists. With over forty years of history, San Benedetto is one of the most important and well-attended re-enactments in western Liguria, attracting visitors from all over the region and the nearby French Riviera.
San Benedetto Taggia — edition 2026
The 43rd edition of the historical event 'San Benedetto Revelli' was held from March 6 to 8, 2026, in the historic center of Taggia, commemorating the city's vow from 1625 to its patron saint.
The program spanned three days of living history, featuring period markets, encampments, falconry displays by the falconers of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, jugglers, musicians, and flag-wavers, culminating in the grand historical procession on Sunday.
Programme San Benedetto Taggia 2026
Friday, March 6
- Opening of typical product and craft markets, street food
- Evening — grand fireworks display to open the festivities
Saturday, March 7
- Day dedicated to medieval life: period markets, ancient crafts, historical encampments
- Performances by jugglers, musicians, and flag-wavers
- Evening — shows and an engaging fire show
Sunday, March 8
- From 9:30 AM to 1:45 PM — theatrical performances in the 11 participating districts
- Falconry by the falconers of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany
- Grand historical procession with costumed participants, nobles and commoners, falconers, and artists
Medieval market in Piazza Eroi Taggesi.
Highlights San Benedetto Taggia 2026
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Practical information — San Benedetto Taggia
Where
Taggia (IM), historic center, with the medieval market in Piazza Eroi Taggesi.
How to get there
Taggia is located in the Argentina valley, a few kilometers from Arma di Taggia and Sanremo. By car from the A10 motorway (exit Arma di Taggia-Sanremo Est), then towards the historic center. The Taggia-Arma train station is on the Genoa-Ventimiglia line.
Admission
The event takes place in the streets of the historic center, generally with free access.
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Where does it take place — San Benedetto Taggia
Centro storico di Taggia
Piazza Eroi Taggesi, 18018 Taggia